Rubber Technology

Compounding and Testing for Performance

 

edited by John S. Dick

 

Pages: 567, Hardbound

ISBN: 1-56990-278-X

Published: 2001

 

Rubber Technology: Compounding and Testing for Performance is a practical guide to cost-effective formulating of rubber compounds to achieve optimal processing and performance. It provides a thorough discussion of the principles of rubber compounding, rubber testing, and how various compound changes will affect different properties and test measurements.

Rubber compounding is discussed as a series of interdependent systems such as the elastomer system, the filler-oil system, the cure system, etc. A holistic approach is used to show how changes in these different systems will affect specific compound properties.

Much attention is given to trade-offs in properties and emphasis is placed on finding the best balance for compound cost, processing properties, and product performance.

 

Table of Contents:

• Rubber Compounding
• Compound Processing Characteristics and Testing
• Vulcanizate Physical Properties, Performance Characteristics, and Testing
• Rubber Compound Economics
• Technical Project Approach to Experimental Design and Compound Development
• Elastomer Selection
• General Purpose Elastomers and Blends
• Specialty Elastomers
• Polyurethane Elastomers
• Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Recycled Rubber
• Compounding with Carbon Black and Oil
• Precipitated Silica and Non-Black Filler
• Ester Plasticizers and Processing Additives
• Sulfur Cure Systems
• Cures for Specialty Elastomers
• Peroxide Cure Systems
• Tackifying, Curing, and Reinforcing Resins
• Antidegradants
• Compounding for Brass/Wire Adhesion
• Chemical Blowing Agents
• Flame Retardants
• Rubber Mixing

 

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Item # HAG013

 

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